Monthly Archives: March 2011

>{Taste of the Coast} Shrimp Salad

Posted on March 25, 2011 by marierhoades

> Shrimp Salad Recipe by Ocean Offerings Melinda of Ocean Offerings has got us drooling over this yum, yum, yummy Shrimp Salad recipe from her blog. “Not only is this a delicious recipe, it brings back great memories with friends … Continue reading →

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>Outdoor Living Ideas for your Beach Cottage

Posted on March 24, 2011 by marierhoades

  Outdoor Breakfast Nook – Sunset Magazine Spring has FINALLY arrived and the Washington coast is enjoying a bit milder weather. Even with all the spring rain yet to come, we are thankful that the flowers are beginning to bloom … Continue reading →

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>{Favorite Find} Women and the Sea

Posted on March 23, 2011 by marierhoades

> Women & the Sea, Hearing the Siren’s Song by Claire Murray Nantucket is where it all began… “Some women set down a record of their days in a journal, but not Claire Murray. Instead, Claire weaves the texture of … Continue reading →

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>Australian Beach House’s Blue Bedroom

Posted on March 22, 2011 by marierhoades

> Do you know Carolyn yet? She lives on the Northern beaches of Sydney, Australia (otherwise known as paradise) and has the most dreamy blog called Desire Empire. Her site is full of coastal lifestyle and design articles, so, of … Continue reading →

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>{Kitchen} Let the Renovations Begin!

Posted on March 21, 2011 by marierhoades

> Mermaid Manor – Tybee Island, Georgia. Well, we can’t stand it any longer and are going to dig into our little beach cottage kitchen renovation.  Thank goodness for paint – it’s cheap and simply transforms everything. We can only … Continue reading →

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>Driftwood: From Beach to Living Room

Posted on March 20, 2011 by marierhoades

> Extra-large Driftwood Heart by Karen Miller Definition: drift·wood (drftwd) n.  Wood floating in or washed up by a body of water. Some actually have the nerve to say that driftwood is a form of "marine debris or tidewrack".  I … Continue reading →

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>Our Beach Cottage Garden is Blooming!

Posted on March 18, 2011 by marierhoades

> Pink Camellia in our beach cottage garden. March 2011. I'm so happy to report that our Camellia's are blooming; which means that Springtime at the beach is right around the corner!  Our pink Camellia shrub has been trying to … Continue reading →

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>{Favorite Find} A Passion for Sea Glass

Posted on March 17, 2011 by marierhoades

> A Passion for Sea Glass by C.S. Lambert C.S. Lambert, resident of Maine, continues her exploration of sea glass with “A Passion for Sea Glass.” Some people’s passion for sea glass goes beyond collecting–they use it to create something … Continue reading →

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>{Beach Home Tour} On the Shores of Nantucket Sound

Posted on March 16, 2011 by marierhoades

> Photo by Eric Roth Ocean views are combined with natural light and a captivating landscape…just a few of the reasons we love the simplicity of this home from Elle Decor. "A summer day spent gazing at the ferry gliding back … Continue reading →

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>{Coastal Crafts} Beach Towel Bags

Posted on March 15, 2011 by marierhoades

> I am admittedly not a very good seamstress; however this project looks like a manageable beach craft project. Since the weather isn't quite right for lounging on the beach yet I thought that these beach towel bags would be … Continue reading →

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